- ISIN
- US2924681057
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Mar 28, 2023
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Morningstar Global Emerging Green Technologies Select Index - Benchmark TR Net
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $5M
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Performance
ETEC Performance Chart
iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF (ETEC) is up 26.0% since the beginning of the year. ETEC is currently trading at $31 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF (ETEC) has returned 25.99% so far this year and 61.83% over the past 12 months.
iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF
- 1D
- 1.85%
- 1M
- 1.62%
- YTD
- 25.99%
- 6M
- 24.23%
- 1Y
- 61.83%
- 3Y*
- 10.07%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ETEC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 30, 2023, ETEC's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Aug 2025 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst month was Jan 2024 at -14.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ETEC closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.18% | 4.32% | -2.54% | 7.91% | 9.21% | -0.96% | 25.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.67% | -0.19% | -3.17% | -3.71% | 8.93% | 5.27% | 3.01% | 11.82% | 3.19% | 4.88% | -3.82% | 1.39% | 31.89% |
| 2024 | -14.65% | 6.51% | 2.35% | -3.58% | 5.76% | -8.44% | 3.16% | -1.80% | 10.61% | -9.21% | -2.67% | -4.85% | -18.16% |
| 2023 | 1.17% | -6.52% | -1.96% | 7.05% | 5.23% | -10.02% | -8.03% | -10.54% | 10.65% | 9.28% | -6.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF has an annualized alpha of -11.69%, beta of 1.12, and R2 of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 30, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 150.35% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 78.98% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.47 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -11.69%
- Beta
- 1.12
- R²
- 0.47
- Upside Capture
- 78.98%
- Downside Capture
- 150.35%
Expense Ratio
ETEC has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ETEC ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF (ETEC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ETEC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.68 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.65 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.37 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.07 | 2.78 | +2.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.92 | 12.44 | +4.48 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF provided a 0.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.13 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.13 | $0.08 | $0.24 | $0.98 |
Dividend yield | 0.42% | 0.33% | 1.24% | 4.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.08 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.24 |
| 2023 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.98 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF was 39.71%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 191 trading sessions.
The current iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF drawdown is 2.34%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -39.71%Apr 2025 | 1y 8mo | 9mo 9d | 2y 5moJul 2023 - Jan 2026 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.25%Jun 2026 | 6d | — | 19d 7hJun 2026 - now |
2026 correction2026 | -10.49%Mar 2026 | 22d | 1mo 25d | 2mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -8.37%May 2023 | 1mo | 2mo 10d | 3mo 10dApr 2023 - Jul 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.80%May 2026 | 4d | 7d | 11dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ETEC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.71% | -56.78% | +17.07% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.25% | -9.10% | -3.15% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -39.71% | -18.90% | -20.81% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.34% | -1.80% | -0.54% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.85% | -10.71% | -4.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.67% | 2.03% | +1.64% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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